the signal strength is strong, but my computer frequently disconnects.
2006-10-21 04:50:22 · 8 answers · asked by James R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Wifi 101-
The first page of the book that comes with all wifi products says to MOVE ALL TELEPHONES away (about 10 FEET) from the hub, or the computer!!!
Most wireless home phones send steady streams of data to stay connected and keep their readio channel open. The wifi is at 2.4Ghz, that same frequency that is used by most household phones that are wireless, plus, most microwave ovens...
The computer is limited in wifi to about 300 mw of power (FCC rules), and the makers usually only tune their products to do about 40mw. That can get you up to 150 feet indoors, so should be enough, in a 'quiet' environment!
You can tweak or hack the system, if you have a Link-sys WRT54G pre rev. 5 hub, or a WRT-54GL as both are run in Linux, and the power is tremendous, and a free download on their sites.
But, over 80 Mw needs huge cooling hardware...that is costly, so, guess why they don't give you their machines with full power!
And, the Panasonic phones are about the most powerful, and I see them swamp out wifi at 15 feet!
2006-10-21 05:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem can be caused by several things, first it could be a problem with your modem, or however you connect to the internet. Generally this hurts downloads but can cause connections to fail. If you have a modem, you could download software to update, or downgrade the modem's firmware. A virus could also cause connection failures, to solve this run a complete scan of your PC with a type of anti-virus-ware, if you use firefox, mozilla offers many free alternatives to expensive anti-virus programs that act as plug ins to the browser. Another cause could be based in the type of web browser you use, switching from Internet explorer to firefox or the other way around could solve your problem. The problem could also involve permissions, if you have XP the administrator can deny web browsers access to certain slots in the proxy server, this would make it appear to start a connection and fail. The final problem could be your internet provider, you would have to call them and ask for assistance.
2016-05-22 07:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set Your Terminal as the main user and Lock the Configurations!!
*See your Wireless Router Settings*
2006-10-21 04:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than your settings, your firewall can also cause problems. If it kicks you off shut down your firewall ande do a repair on the connection. If it works then turn your firewall back on.
2006-10-21 05:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess. HP running XP, using Actiontec with Verizon DSL.
Am I right? Call Verizon.
2006-10-21 05:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by death_valley_scotty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emm.. May be you can check out this wireless coverage article, you might get some clues..
http://www.home-network-help.com/wireless-coverage.html
Hope this helps... :o)
picoHat
2006-10-21 05:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by picohat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes check ur settings but many times its the router itself ... you can try a firmware update and that will be in the routers settup page also usually ...
2006-10-21 04:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine has the same problem =(
2006-10-21 05:53:14 · answer #8 · answered by icefiring123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋